Synopsis
First published in 1978, Typography: Design and Practice is now established as a landmark introduction to working with text. Although writing at the dawn of computerized typesetting, Lewis's basic principles and design advice still stand strong. This remastered edition provides both an overview of the history of typeface design and an easy-to-understand grounding in the practice of choosing fonts and laying out of text. Essential reading for graphic designers, typographers and anyone with an interest in the printed page.
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John Lewis (1889-1976) was a British Marxist philosopher, academician, and Unitarian minister. His books include The Uniqueness of Man, The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx, and The Case against Pacifism.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Edition. New York: Taplinger Publishing Co., 1978. A gorgeous, pristine copy of the 1978 HARDCOVER First Edition. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. NOT price clipped ($17.50). Protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. A practical guide for designers. Includes the historical background and describes the influences in art and design that have shaped modern typography, with emphasis on the work of William Morris, the Bauhaus school, Dada, and de Stijl. Illustrations throughout, some in color. Glossary. Bound in the original gilt-stamped black boards. Complete with flawless dust jacket. 8.75" wide by 10.5" tall. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 144pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 019571
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